Grumman
F6F Hellcat
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Vraciu's
markings included a snorting bull called Gadget (hope I got it close to
the original, decals in other scales (yes, I cheat if I can) and
photos
were
not too clear) and Felix the Cat toting a bomb, VF-3's squadron
marking. According to Bill Larkins, VF-3's origins were in a dive
bombing
role, hence the bomb. Tamiya Smoke was used for the exhaust staining. Seat belts were made with Verlinden buckles and a tape
Boeing
used for tying down wire bundles. I think it is a fiberglass
weave and I like the color, even if the texture is a bit over scale.